| | | | A Loveland love story; tree transformation  Sweethearts David Viegut and Carolyn Kuntz pose for a photo Thursday in a hallway at Loveland
High School. The two were recreating a photo that was taken of them in the same hallway while they were high school sweethearts at Loveland High in the 1970s. They parted ways after graduation and after decades of living separate lives, they reconnected in 2020 and are now engaged to be married. Read more about their love story here. (Jenny Sparks/Loveland Reporter-Herald) Good morning Loveland. The National Weather Service says Valentine's Day in Loveland may be partly sunny with a high near 50 and a possibility of rain and snow. Read the full forecast here. Below are links to some
of the other stories we have for you today. Jackie Hutchins, Loveland Reporter-Herald assistant editor | | | | An Erie artist has transformed an ash tree in the front yard of a Loveland home from beetle-damaged timber into a piece of art. | | | | | An 18-year-old is facing felony charges, accused of breaking into a woman’s Fort Collins apartment through the balcony and assaulting her in May 2024. | | | | | A Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been named Law Officer of the Year by the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. | | | | | Law enforcement will be using checkpoints and increasing the number of patrols across the state to try to stop drunk drivers this weekend. | | | | | Even with investments included, 32 out of 84 hospitals lost money. | | | | | Nonprofit hospitals have to provide community benefits in exchange for their tax exemptions. | | | | | The game-day bets accounted for 61% of all the money bet on this year’s Super Bowl. | | | | | Valentine’s Day in Loveland will feature a Sweetheart Festival, group wedding and much more. | | | | | Resurrection Christian’s Isaiah Johnson and Sam Stockton aren’t just two of the 17 wrestlers who went into Thursday’s opening day of the CHSAA state championships undefeated.They are also best friends and training partners. | | | | | Friday in Loveland is expected to be partly sunny, a high near 50 and a 30% chance of rain and snow between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., then a chance of rain after 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. | | | | | It’s 10 degrees outside, and I just passed a bunch of Girl Scouts out in front of the grocery store selling Girl Scout cookies. Go, Girl Scouts! You’re amazing! | | | | | |  Get Inspired at the 2025 Greeley Tribune Home & Garden Show Explore one of Northern Colorado’s largest home shows! Connect with experts in landscaping, remodeling, home repair, and more. Discover new ideas, compare services, and find everything you need to refresh your home and garden this year. Booth opportunities still available – secure your spot today! | |